DMV Written Test Tips

Rock’s Tips for the DMV’s Written Test:

Study the current DMV’s California Drivers Handbook – especially the parts discussing NUMBERS such as the maximum speed limits: 15MPH in alleys and uncontrolled railroad crossings; 25MPH in residential, school or business districts, unless otherwise posted. Note the difference: Illegal vs. legal.

Do READ and answer EACH and every QUESTION one time only. If you mark two answers as “correct” you will not get credit for either answer. If you fail to answer a question, that will count against you just the same as if you marked a wrong answer. So answer the questions.

Do finish the written examination in a reasonable amount of time. This is an easy test, because there are only three possible answers for each question. But it is also a difficult test because you must miss no more than three questions out of 18; or six out of 36. Beware crosswalk vs. sidewalk.

You must accept as a fact, everything following the word “if.”Here are some other words and phrases to give extra consideration:

ILLEGAL PARKING:

At corner (because there is a “crosswalk” whether or not it is painted there).
“Double” parking (next to a car already parallel parked by the curb).

OTHER “NUMBERS TO KNOW”

.08% = Minimum BAC for DUI (Blood Alcohol Concentration)

.01% = Minimum BAC for DUI if under 21 years old.

-0-% BAC if under 18 years of age. (Zero tolerance for 16 & 17-year-olds.)

Under 18-year-old in vehichle? No one smokes.

18 inches = maximum distance from curb when parallel parked.

Child under 8 years old or under 4’9″ tall MUST be in child safety seat.

Child under 16 but 8 years or older MAY use EITHER seatbelt OR safety seat.

Every 2-5 seconds: Check your mirrors–all three of them.

OTHER RULES and TIPS:

Boating, water skiing, etc. “DUI” still goes on Driving Record at DMV.Cargo extending more than 4 feet from back of vehicle mustdisplay red flag or lights.
Broken signal light at intersection = treat it as “stop signs” for all directions.
“Three second following distance rule.” How far back you remain from the car ahead.Stay in the middle of your lane— “like a slot car.” No weaving over the line.
LOW BEAMS & WIPERS in Rain, Snow or Fog.